Gladewater in Gregg County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Gladewater Post Office

Donated by Elaine Roddy

Photographed by James Hulse, August 18, 2021

1. Gladewater Post Office Marker

Inscription.

The Gladewater Post Office was established August 22. 1873. After being located in several downtown buildings, an effort, spearheaded by several Gladewater citizens, was backed by Congressman Lindley Beckworth to have money appropriated for a new post office building. This led to ground breaking ceremonies being held in 1938. The new building has been continuously occupied by the Post Office since 1940.

Welding done by Jon-Eric Johnson
For more Gladewater History visit the Gladewater Museum

Erected 2015 by Gladewater Museum. (Marker Number 8.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is August 22, 1873.

Location. 32° 32.111′ N, 94° 56.704′ W. Marker is in Gladewater, Texas, in Gregg County. It is at the intersection of West Pacific Avenue and North Dean Street, on the left when traveling west on West Pacific Avenue. The marker is located along the street next to the railroad tracks. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gladewater TX 75647, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rosendale Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); First Franchised Motor Bus Line in Texas (within shouting distance of this marker); John Ben Shepperd

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Camp's Ferry (within shouting distance of this marker); The Gladewater Discovery Well (within shouting distance of this marker); Development of Gladewater (within shouting distance of this marker); The Notorious Bonnie & Clyde (within shouting distance of this marker); Gladewater (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gladewater.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 18, 2021

2. Gladewater Post Office Marker

The view of the Gladewater Post Office Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 18, 2021

3. The view of the Gladewater Post Office Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 394 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 19, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.